Vaccines

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 26, Part 1
May 28, 2018
Drug companies have a problem: Curing patients is bad for business; A caller with PVCs wonders if they may have something to do with her vagus nerve and digestive problems; Is the new shingles vaccine (Shingrix) worth taking? Study concludes it’s nearly impossible to achieve a totally gluten-free diet; Pharma launches new celiac treatment trials; A prebiotic supplement shows promise in alleviating osteoarthritis; Underused coronary artery calcium testing bests stress tests for predicting heart risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 14, Part 1
April 16, 2018
Flu vaccine may prompt “Dengue-like” reaction when recipients get flu; Medical students complain they learn nothing about nutrition; Authors of medical textbooks receive undisclosed payments from drug companies and device manufacturers; An 86 year old seeks natural support for hair loss; Restroom hand dryers spew bacteria onto hands, into air; A disturbing link between statin drug use and ALS; Sitting, known to be bad for the heart, now found to be bad for the brain; New evidence exonerates once-maligned full-fat dairy. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

HPV Vaccines: The Risks vs. the Potential Benefits, Part 1
March 29, 2018
"Manufactured Crisis: HPV Hype & Horror"—the title of a new documentary (www.hpvvaxfilm.com) by the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH-USA.org). We talk to the producer Tim Reihm, Communications Director for ANH and Rob Verkerk, Executive and Scientific Director of ANH International. Why is there a need for this documentary? What are some of the side effects of the vaccine? Is it as effective as claimed? Can immunity wane after several decades? Doesn’t casting doubt on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine put the public at risk? Will there be an attempt to censor or suppress this documentary? Are there vested interests promoting the vaccine? Are they active in urging legislators to pass laws requiring compulsory vaccination? Why the visceral reaction to anyone perceived to be an “anti-vaxxer”? What’s are alternatives to the HPV vaccine in terms of cervical CA prevention? Click HERE for part 2.

HPV Vaccines: The Risks vs. the Potential Benefits, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with the producers of "Manufactured Crisis: HPV Hype & Horror," a new documentary by the Alliance for Natural Health. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 4, 2017
What is your opinion of the Shingles vaccine? Would you please discuss sero-negative autoimmunity? Red yeast rice doesn't work for me, what else can I take for my cholesterol? I have delayed orgasm due to peripheral neuropathy from chemo, is there any help for me? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 1
August 10, 2017
Should your daughters be getting the HPV vaccine? Did Angelina Jolie have other options besides bilateral mastectomy and ovarian surgery? Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of “Waking the Warrior Goddess,” the most comprehensive guide to all research-proven natural approaches to prevent and fight breast cancer, discusses the pros and cons of the Gardasil vaccine: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Are there natural alternatives for prevention and treatment of HPV infections leading to cervical cancer? What role can AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) play in bolstering the immune system? What should women who test positive for the BRCa gene do? What are some natural ways of minimizing breast cancer risk? What supplements are beneficial? Is soy a no-no? Dr. Horner raises questions about routine screening mammograms. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of "Waking the Warrior Goddess." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 20, Part 2
May 22, 2017
High levels of exercise can turn back your biological clock; Could chemo result in a slowed metabolism that prompts weight gain? The perils of unnecessary PAP smears in older women; Selenium and CoQ10 team up to cut heart disease deaths in half; As an accompaniment to calorie reduction, which is best in overweight seniors: aerobic exercise alone, resistance training alone, or a combination of both? What are the long-term consequences of radiation treatment for cancer? Monsanto said to deploy paid "trolls" to counter adverse publicity about glyphosate and GMOs. Study challenges flu risk in pregnancy, uncovers harm of flu vaccine. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Vaccine Safety Challenged, Part 1
February 9, 2017
Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, integrative pediatrician, pushes back on the assertion that vaccines are free of harmful effects. They contain harmful substances like mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde, and polysorbate 80 that have never undergone adequate safety studies when injected; they may challenge the immune system to go into “overdrive” promoting autoimmunity and neurological consequences; and the vaccines themselves may offer imperfect protection which could actually make viruses and bacteria more dangerous. Dr. Palevsky believes that in our rush to conquer infectious diseases, we have ignored the potential harms of immunization. He points to the unprecedented pervasiveness of neurodevelopmental disorders in children, which now affect 1 in 6. “There’s no such thing as a ‘safe’ vaccine," he concludes. What options exist for concerned parents? Are vaccine “refuseniks” contributing to the re-emergence of mumps, measles, and whooping cough? Why are scientists and medical professionals who question immunization treated like dangerous heretics? What can be expected from the appointment by President Trump of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to head up a vaccine advisory council? Click HERE for part 2.

Vaccine Safety Challenged, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, an integrative pediatrician who pushes back on the assertion that vaccines are free of harmful effects. Click HERE for part 1.